Once crimped, is it possible to uncrimp/disassemble the joint? I need to be able to do so to drain the lines for winterizing.
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If you want to winterize a system, just put in a tee, a valve and run the open tube outside the dwelling. You would then just need to shut off the water source and open the valve to drain the system. Just make sure that the tee is the lowest point in the system...you may need multiple tees and valves to easily drain all the water out....
23441
No, they can't be uncrimped. They would have to be cut with a rotary cutting tool.
23442
No. The tab is bent quite a bit, and the ring pretty much locks together. At one point, I had to remove the valve I was putting in, and once I cut the ring away with a Dremel, these things were so tight that the valve was deformed enough to where I had even buy a new valve (not a huge deal, but I consider them PERMANENT).
23443
No......You can cut the band, and replace with a new one.......But they are single use.
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I'm sure you could go about cutting/welding yourself if you really needed to. I never ended up cutting the one down I received though; I instead chose a different use for it so I could utilize the space I received. I wouldn't recommend doing that; but I'm not saying it can't be done.
1252747
had the same problem. went to Lowes and bought a wire crimping kit for a couple of bucks. problem solved.
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I honestly don't recall how we got the cap off though I don't think it was a problem. If you read the directions all the way through, you'll see that if you leave the cap on, you won't be able to assemble it. Is there a YouTube video??
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Thanks for the info! I opened up the housing and found that the plastic pin that forms a 'pivot' for the orange handle was partially broken. No hope of repair without buying new parts. So (like you), I rigged the switch to be permanently on! Still have all my fingers & toes after one mow.
765299
Hello Jo, Thanks for your inquiry! Your best bet would be to contact the manufacturer about this. If you try to do it yourself, you run the risk of breaking it.
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Sorry for the delay; I had a death in the family. Yes, I pulled one apart and found that the cap at the bottom tip can be removed so you can cut it down from there. The extension can be pulled out completely for easier cutting. There is a three-sided punch-out about an inch up from the bottom of the top portion from going too far down the leg. This can be engineered into the new size leg by adding a small screw as a stop. Hope this helps.
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I'm not particularly handy, but I had no problem putting this together. You can use bulk line, I don't know if pre-wound spools are available. I haven't had to replace the line yet, so can't say how difficult that is but from reading the directions, it doesn't look too bad. I'm noticing that the line that came with the unit is lasting a long time - pretty tough stuff.
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Hi KathleenThe uncrimped pull-through connector does have a larger profile than the standard RJ45 connectors (it is not possible to plug an uncrimped pull-through connector into an RJ45 jack). I haven't tried them with standard crimpers. I think if your tool opens wider than just the defined space for a standard connector, you would be okay.
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Note that if the hose comes detached from an end connector, you may be able to twist the hose right back on like you thread a screw. If you have an otherwise damaged hose (cut, torn, crimped) then you can ignore this answer.
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We had two come apart on the end the sprayer goes on. We purchased two hoses and they came in the mail. Both leaked when first used so the problem is a manufacturing defect. Whoever put the brass parts on the hose damaged the inner liner. I uscrewed the brass fitting and pulled the outer protective cover back about 4 inches. This revealed the hole in the inner lining. Cut the inner liner below the defect and then reattach to the brass fitting. There is a zigzag looking clamp that goes on the inner liner and then you attach the inner liner to the smooth male fitting on the brass shutoff valve. When you thread the fitting back together it forces the zigzag clamp to tighten down and secures the inside liner to the brass fitting. If this sounds complicated, it is not. Just take the thing apart and cut out the bad spot and reassemble it. Someone was not supervising the worker who put these together or the worker was pissed and sabotaged the hose they worked on.........but two hoses that are broken from the factory is not good. I wish I had bought the cheap stuff from China.
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Apparently I may have put it together incorrectly- the thread on the quick connect wasn't working. 1 responder said that I flip flipped that part. I haven't tried to redo. But I replace the quick connect with a brass one- Home Depot should have them- no issue, but try every way to attach the part that goes from the unit to the garden hose- if it works well. You should be good! Good luck! I am here if you need!
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If I remember right we just crimped them . The things we crimped them with are at harbor freight for a cheap price. They held real good. Didn't have a problem. You can solder if you like.
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I know what your talking about! I haven't tried very hard to fix this.Im thinking along the lines of shimming it with really thin strips of metal,but I haven't tried this myself,Im also considering welding a bit ,then grinding it till it fits. Best of luck!
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After assembling it from its box myself, I just keep using. It's working well.Sorry that I've never disassembled the unit.The answer by "R. Lavender" before this seems very practical--to separate the parts back as when they arrived in the box.
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Oh dear...we have no disassembled it as yet. Right now it is tethered up to the ceiling of our dock house for easy take down when getting ready for an evening movie. The weather is about to change of course and we are going to store it up for the winter. But I'll keep your question in mind and respond again if we found an 'easy' trick to disassembling. Sorry that I cannot answer your question at this time.
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I salvaged the one off the broken/destroyed hose. Not an easy task, but it can be done. I'm not sure that the deflector inlet it essential, though... may be able to just use one of the included connectors if salvaging the original isn't an option?